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The Cinderella Syndrome
Section: LIFE / FASHION
Author: Wendi Winters
Publication: The world & I online
Issue Date: 12/1/1989
Size: 1,986 Words, 11,555 Characters

Roseanne Barr, the hot comedienne, taped a comedy show for HBO that featured an unruly stage family. The husband is an unkempt slob. After the show, the camera follows Roseanne back to her trailer. There she finds her stage husband asleep in front of the television. Stubble-faced, with a huge belly bulging beneath his stained undershirt, he snoozes holding an empty beer can. Suddenly, he rises from his La-Zee-Boy, transformed: He is clean-shaven and dressed in a tuxedo. The magic of the moment is spectacular. He is her handsome prince, and the two are out for a night on the town.

You too, should be transformed as you dress for a big event or special party. That is part of the magic of the evening. Yet, as the holiday party season rolls around, it's not hard to find yourself feeling l...


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...res they patronize. Their fees vary according to locale, expertise, and reputation. Its best if the consultant is a member of the Association of Image Consultants, which has established a code of professional standards for its membership.

As the new you heads out to the big party, remember your magic is much better than Cinderella's. Your magic is real! Hers only lasted till midnight. vbcrlf


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The World & I Online is a comprehensive academic resource that encompasses a broad range of articles by scholars and experts in the areas of Global Studies, Liberal Arts, Fine & Applied Arts, General Science, and Spanish. Originally published monthly in print as The World & I, our site includes the complete contents since 1986 and continues to publish a new issue online each month.
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